Two physicians of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic have filed a lawsuit Sept. 12 against Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, its nonprofit foundation and affiliated outpatient surgical facilities. Orthopedic surgeons Daniel Kharrazi, MD, and Ronald Kvitne, MD, allege that Cedar-Sinai prioritized…
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Consolidation and private equity have found their way into almost every healthcare specialty and niche, including orthopedics. There are differing views on the overall impact of consolidation in orthopedics, as some feel as though it can harm physician autonomy. On…
Bradenton, Fla.-based Coastal Orthopedics has added Richard Puzzitiello, MD, to its staff. Dr. Puzzitiello is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee, according to a news release from Coastal Orthopedics shared…
Here are three updates to know on Centinel Spine, as reported by Becker’s since June 5:
Laredo (Texas) Medical Center and Laredo Physicians Associates opened three new clinics. The center opened an orthopedics and sports medicine clinic, neurosurgery and spine clinic and outpatient rehabilitation clinic, according to a Sept. 12 news release from Laredo Medical Center. …
Reidsville, Ga.-based Optim Medical Center-Tattnall has launched an anterior lumbar interbody fusion program at its Spine Center of Excellence, according to a Sept. 12 new release. The program combines the well-established ALIF surgical approach with a spinal navigation platform that…
Referral and prior authorization volumes are rising, and pharmacy teams are bearing the brunt. Delayed therapy starts, fragmented workflows, and manual processes are creating bottlenecks that put patients and revenue at risk. This webinar breaks down how leading health systems…
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Joy Liu
Founder & CEO at Plenful
Tim L’Hommedieu
PharmD, SVP of Pharmacy at Plenful
Gurkanwal "GK" Brar
CTO, Plenful
In 2024, healthcare faced more targeted cyberattacks than any year on record. Threat actors used tactics once reserved for Fortune 500 companies against small clinics, diagnostic centers and regional hospitals. The 2025 Cyber Threat Report breaks down exactly how these…
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Economic strain, staffing shortages and consolidation are squeezing ASCs but they’re also forcing transformation. Without bold action, ASCs risk margin erosion, physician attrition and lost leverage with payers. From restructured strategic partnerships to real estate monetization and new partnership models,…
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Disjointed scheduling policies. Manual workflows. Limited real-time data. These inefficiencies once hampered MedStar Health’s 10-hospital network — until a new, data-driven access strategy changed the trajectory. Through standardized block management, cloud-based scheduling tools and a systemwide governance model, MedStar unlocked…
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Courtney Pearson, MBA, MHA
System Assistant Vice President of Operations, Perioperative Services, MedStar Health
Natalie C. Nazon
Regional Business Operations Manager, Perioperative Services, MedStar Health
Brian Bailey
Senior Client Outcomes Manager, LeanTaaS
